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A26 BKT

2003 Caterham Super 7

Multi-colour Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,556 mi
Last recorded14,556 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 BKT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 14,556 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 14,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 14,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 13,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 11,595 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 11,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 11,333 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 11,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 11,148 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 10,499 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,495 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,048 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,689 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm swivel rubber cover split

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front lower suspension arm swivel rubber cover split

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 9,296 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front suspension lower trunion dust cover torn/split

Pass 13 May 2011 8,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear footbrake low performance

Pass 26 May 2010 8,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 5,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 5,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,660 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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A26 BKT is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Multi-colour with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 BKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 BKT registered?

A26 BKT is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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